Chesapeake Adventures with Virginia SenatorsOne of the best tools for educating government leaders about the Chesapeake Bay is the Bay itself. That's why we recently hosted a group of Virginia legislators on a two-day retreat to our Port Isobel Island. CBF's Virginia Executive Director Ann Jennings fills us in on the ensuing adventures where participants set crab pots, discussed the impacts of excess nutrients and sediment on our Bay, and braved rough seas. Plus, read other updates on our local Bay-saving efforts in Hampton Roads, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and the Eastern Shore.

Rolling Up Our SleevesThroughout Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia, we hear about local governments, businesses, and citizens rolling up their sleeves to reduce pollution from all sectors—agriculture, sewage treatment plants, and urban and suburban runoff. Read these stories here!